Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 509
Question: In the reaction $ C_2O_4^{2-}+MnO_4^{-}+{{H}^{+}},\to ,M{{n}^{2+}}+CO_2+H_2O $ the reductant is [EAMCET 1991]
Options:
A) $ C_2O_4^{2-} $
B) $ MnO_4^{-} $
C) $ M{{n}^{2+}} $
D) $ {{H}^{+}} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ C_2O_4^{2-}+MnO_4^{-}+{{H}^{+}}\to M{{n}^{2+}}+CO_2+H_2O $ . In this reaction $ C_2O_4^{2-} $ act as a reducing agent.
